South Korea · UNESCO
Jongmyo Shrine
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사적 제125호 1395 이후 Joseon UNESCO
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Overview
The royal shrine that houses spirit tablets of Joseon kings and queens. The long Jeongjeon hall and austere courtyards embody Confucian ritual space.
Why it is listed
A unique heritage in which royal ritual architecture and the Jongmyo rites are transmitted together.